HR Manager - East Lansing Area

HR Manager | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $127,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for fostering positive workplace environments and driving organizational success? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in East Lansing seeking experienced HR Managers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in East Lansing that are adding HR Managers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for production, technical, and administrative roles, focusing on talent acquisition and retention.
• Oversee employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop and implement performance management systems tailored to manufacturing productivity and quality standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, safety regulations (OSHA), and company policies within the plant.
• Lead the development and delivery of training programs, focusing on safety, skills enhancement, and operational efficiency for the workforce.
• Administer competitive compensation and benefits programs, including shift differentials and incentive plans, for the manufacturing workforce.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support production goals and workforce planning initiatives.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations (OSHA), and compliance specific to manufacturing operations.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, and grievance management.
• Demonstrated success in talent acquisition for skilled trades and production roles.
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with manufacturing goals.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Multilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing-specific safety regulations and OSHA compliance.

Job Titles That Should Apply

HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Senior HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People Operations Manager, Talent Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Human Capital Manager, Head of People

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.